In the last 24 hours, India has seen an increase of 540 new COVID19 cases and 17 deaths taking total number of positive cases rise to 5734 including 5095 active cases, 473 cured/discharged and 166 deaths said Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

9 April 2020, 04:47 AM

Jharkhand reports first death as 75-year-old dies in Bokaro, say officials

Jharkhand reports its first death as a 75-year-old COVID19 patient from Bokaro passes away on Thursday said Deputy Commissioner of Bokaro Mukesh Kumar.

He said that rapid testing for COVID19 will be started as soon as the testing kits arrive. "Testing will be first done in the COVID19 hotspots in the city," he added.

Further addressing the plight of doctors and other healthworkers fighting the battle against coronavirus, Jain said that legal action will be taken against those who discriminate against doctors, paramedics and healthcare workers. He was referring to the incident where two female doctors Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital were allegedly assaulted by their neighbour in Gautam Nagar on Wednesday night.

9 April 2020, 07:17 AM

BMC declares 381 areas as containment zones; total cases in Maharashtra now 1,297

As number of COVID-19 cases increase, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has now declared 381 areas as containment zones, to prevent COVID-19 transmission. The total number of positive cases in Maharashtra is now 1,297, said officials.

9 April 2020, 12:17 PM

Coronavirus in Karnataka: 16 more cases reported in the last 24 hours; Total number of cases in the state stands at 197

16 more #COVID19 cases reported in Karnataka in the last 24 hours, including 10 cases with close contact to other patients & three with travel history to Delhi. Total number of coronavirus cases in the state stands at 197: Karnataka Health Department pic.twitter.com/TQr6u0BZBb

Coronavirus in Telangana: 18 new positive cases have been reported in today; Total number of positive cases now stands at 471

18 new #Coronavirus positive cases have been reported in Telangana today. Total number of positive cases in the state now stands at 471: Telangana State Health Minister Eatala Rajendra (file pic) pic.twitter.com/IIEoCdQYJr

Coronavirus in Maharashtra: 1346 cases in state out of which 746 patients are in Mumbai

There are 1346 cases of #COVID19 in Maharashtra out of which 746 patients are in Mumbai. We are planning to deploy the State Reserve Police Force in congested areas for effective enforcement of #CoronavirusLockdown: State Health Minister Rajesh Tope pic.twitter.com/c0tr7lVUpW

Coronavirus in Gujarat: Total positive cases stands at 262

21 new #COVID19 positive cases reported in Gujarat. Total COVID-19 positive cases in the state stands at 262 which includes 26 discharged & 18 deaths. 212 are stable & 3 are on ventilator. While, 4 are quarantined for surveillance: Health Department, Gujarat